The Straits Times, 25 January 1932
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Title Section38 1932-01-25 1 The Straits Times [ESTABLISHED NEABLY A CENTURY.] THE LARGEST AND MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPER IN MALAYA. P0 PAGES SINGAPORE, MONDAY, JANUARY 25, 1932 PRICE 10 CENTS The Straits Times 20 PAGES. SINGAPORE, MONDAY, JANUARY 25, 1932 PRICE 10 CENTS38 words
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Advertisement175 1932-01-25 1 SINGAPORE: 78, CECIL ST. ('PHONE 6151), J 6.15 Tonight 9.15 J AVALANCHE j WITH SEI'I* RIST and J LENI KEIFENSTAHL. T!:one 5261-2. l_ _l ,I|BAFEJULK DUE TO THE PROCESS OF STERILISATION TO WHICH IT j IS SUBJECTED AND THE HYGIENIC METHOD OF PRE- PARATION I BEAU BRAND I GENUINE SWISS175 words
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Advertisement126 1932-01-25 1 KBA^ itftoPiFrt 27, JA>A^TH*»)NE AsfV LENTHERIC PERFUMES. IF YOU ARK BLONDE. IF YOU ARE BRUNETTE. fiQfll LENTHERIC— THE MOST FASHIONABLE AND EXCLUSIVE PARISIAN PERFUMES. ROEIMSOM 6, eCLIJD. SINGAPORE. KUALA LUMPUR. SPECIAL OFFER FOR ONE WEEK ONLY -MONDAY 25th TO SATURDAY 30thPRIME LEGS»' LAMB 55 AT Singapore COLD STORAGE co., ltd.126 words
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Advertisement18 1932-01-25 1 1/ K ft 6.15 Tonig'.it 9.15 '["AVALANCHE" J WITH SEIM- RIST and I I.EM KEIFENSTAHL. I Phone 5261-2.18 words
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Advertisement454 1932-01-25 2 P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES (Incorporated in England.) MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENTNBCLAR AND ORIENTAL B.N. CO. UNDBR CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT, LONDON AND FAB EAST MAIL SERVICE. OtTTWARD FROM LONDON FOB CHINA VND JAPAN. Tonnage Doe S'por*. IMS. ■'THA'H ***** Fab. I ■•■w N 6,070454 words
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Advertisement614 1932-01-25 2 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS. (NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA.) TO LONDON. Naples, Marseilles, London, Antwerp, Rotterdam and Middlrsbomufrh. Vessels. Tonnage. Due. Sail. HAKOZAKI MARU 10.S00 Jan. 27 28 t TERUKUNI MARU 12,000 Feb. 10 11 HAKUSAN MARU 10,500 Feb. 24 25 HARUNA MARU 10,600 Mar. I 10 KATORI MARU 10,000 Mar. 24 25 S614 words
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Advertisement460 1932-01-25 2 BURNS PIIILP LINE i (Ineorporatad in Australia.) FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE VIA JAVA, DARWIN AHD THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly sailings fey the wellkaown steamer MARELLA (7,866 tons) and the s.s. MANGOLA (8,352 tons) (Cargo only). The s.s. MARELLA is one of ths largest and finest steamers trading to Australia,460 words
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Advertisement589 1932-01-25 2 THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LIMITED (Incorporated in Denmark.) Telephone 5323. PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE. TO GENOA, LONDON. ROTTERDAM, HAMBURG AND COPENHAGEN. Leave. Spore. Penang. bj. BORINGIA Feb. t Feb. 8 m.s. FIONIA Feb. 14 Feb. 16 m.s. ERRf A Mar. 16 Mar. 18 m.s. ALSIA Apr. 6 Apr. 8 m.s.589 words
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Advertisement602 1932-01-25 2 THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE THE OCEAN STEAMSHIP CO., LIMITED. THB CHINA MUTUAL STEAK NAY. CO, LTD. (Incorporated In England). REGULAR SBRVICH TO MARSEILLES, LONDON, AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM, ANTWERP, HAMBURG and BREMEN, GENOA, HAVRE, LIVERPOOL and GLASGOW— BOSTON, NEW TORK and BALTIMORE. VUKLT SERVICE— LONDON and NORTH CONTINENT. LONDON, ROTTERDAM and HAMBURG.602 words
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Advertisement470 1932-01-25 2 SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD. (Incorporated In Slam.) BANGKOK COASTING SERVICE. For Kelantan, Tabal, Bangnara, Tclupln, Patanl, Singora, Lacon, Sichon, Bandon, Kohsamui, Langsuan, Taku, Chumpon and Bangkok. VALAYA In port Jan. 27 PRACHATIPOK Jan. 31 Feb. S SUDDHADIB Feb. 7 Feb. 10 These Tessels are fitted throughout with electric lights,470 words
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Advertisement348 1932-01-25 3 OCEANIC AND ORIENTAL NAVIGATION CO, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. STATES STEAMSHIP CO., PORTLAND, ORE. JOINT SCHEDULE Sailings for United States and Canada Points front Hong Kong. Ban Francisco and Loe Angeles. B.S. GOLDEN TIDE ssils from Hone Kong Jan. 28 BS. GOLDEN WALL sails from Hong Kong Feb. 8 San Francisco348 words
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Advertisement415 1932-01-25 3 DOLLAR 9TEAMSHIP LINE WHY TRAVEL THE DOLLAR WAY? BECAUSE 1 Fresh California fruits and vegetable* are served at every meal 2 Every stateroom is an outside cabin. 3 Outdoor salt-water swimming pool on Deck. 4 Orchestra music for Tea-Dandng-Dinner and entertainments. 5 First Run Motion Picture*. 6 A wonderful three415 words
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Advertisement1023 1932-01-25 3 ELLERMAN BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England.) ELLERUaN LINE. Passenger and Freight Services to UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. Vis Ports and Suex Canal. OUTWARDS. TO HONG KONG, SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. Steamer Due Spore. s.s. CITY OF KHIOS Feb. 18 HOMEWARDS. s.s. CITY OF LILLE for Havre London Rotterdam, Hamburg1,023 words
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Advertisement549 1932-01-25 3 NEDERLANDSCHE HANDEL MAATSCHAPPY, N.V. Netherlands Trading Society. (lb«.kli.H at Amsterdam IU4), PAID UP CAPITAL FI 80,030,000 STATUTORY RBSBRVI FL 40,016,000 HIAD OFFICI IN AMSTERDAM WITH AGENCIES IN ROTTERDAM AND THE HAG 1 1. HJAD AGENCY IN BATAVIA, BRANCHaWi •Bandoeng Hong Kong Rangoon Bandjermaain Kobe 'Semarang Bombay 'Weltevreden Shanghai Calcutta Medan549 words
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Advertisement484 1932-01-25 3 NEDERLANDSCH INDISCHE HANDELSBANK, N.V. Established 1863 at Amsterdam. Authorised Capital Glds. 100,000,000 (aboul £8,500,000). Paid np Capital Glds. G:>,(iuo.ooo (about £-1,600 000). Reserves Glds. 29,11)0,007 (about £2,432,000). HEAD OFFICE: AMSTERDAM. BRANCH OFFICES: THE UAGUB, ROTTERDAM. OVERSEAS BRANCHES: BATAVIA: Head Office for Dutch Baal Indies. BRANCH OFFICES: DUTCH EAST INDIES I484 words
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Advertisement692 1932-01-25 4 CLASSIFIED I ADVERTISEMENTS. Tharr arc approximately seven words to 111 1. -it- and thi-.-p is a flat rate charge of 2b cents per line per insertion with: A minim uui of one dollar per insertion. i Advertisements will be accepted up to 10 m on the day of issue. A692 words
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Advertisement746 1932-01-25 4 HOUSES, FLATS TO LET HOUSE on Institution Hill, high eleva:ion. Rent $80.00 United Engineers Limited. Furnished Bungalow with bath, garage. Central. Apply Box 489, Straits Times. TO LKT. No. 9, Sophia Rd., No. 4-fl, East Coast Rd. Apl. Ed. M. Nathan, 8-B, De Souaa Street. NEW FLATS, at Middle Road746 words
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Advertisement435 1932-01-25 4 BUSINESS PREMISES TO LET OFFICES TO LET, 24-B, Battery Road 2nd floor. Apply Gurthie Co, Ltd. TO LET, SHOP, FLAT, Amber Mansions. Apply Spore Building Corp., 64, Market St. OFFICES TO LET In Raffles Chambers, Raffles Place. Reduced kenta. Apply personally, EstaU It Trust Agencies (1927) Ltd. TO LET Spacious435 words
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Advertisement418 1932-01-25 4 FOR SALE FOR SALE, Baby carriage, large, in good edition (Hood needs slight repairs only), colour purple, cost $130. What offers delivery in Singapore anytime Apply No. 484, Straits Times. FOR SALE, 2% h.p., s.v. AJ.S. with electric light and horn, 2 new tyres, in excellent runnin? order. Goinc cheap.418 words
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Advertisement785 1932-01-25 4 PUBLIC NOTICES SINGAPORE TURF CLUB To the Members, SINGAPORE TURF CLUB. Singapore, January 20, 1932. Gentlemen, The Annual General Meeting of the Ordinary Members will be held in the Singapore Chamber of Commerce (Fullerton Building), >n Friday, January 29, 1932, at 5.15 p.m. BUSINESS. 1. To confirm the Minutes of785 words
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Advertisement718 1932-01-25 4 LEGAL NOTICE. NOTICE The partnership in the business of E. S. Isaac t Co., heretofore carried on at No. (1, Malacca Street by Meyer Ezra Isaac and vid Wolf Ginsberg has been dissolved as from December 31, 1931. All persons having claims against E. S. Isaac Co., should forward them718 words
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Article565 1932-01-25 5 Manchuria Liabilities To Be Met. Mukden, Jan. 4. American and other business firms in Manchuria which were afraid they would lose all debts owed them by .Chinese are happy again. The Japanese in control at Mukden have assumed full responsibility for almost all of these debts565 words
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Article20 1932-01-25 5 Sir John Scott, Colonial Secretary, S.S., and I^ady Scott, are passengers by the Carthage due in Singapore on Feb. 5.20 words
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Article36 1932-01-25 5 Dr. A. C. Sandkuyl, chief representative in the Dutch East Indies for the Bataafsche Oil Co., is going on short leave to Holland on Feb. 17 by the Marnix van St. Aldegonde, says our Batavia correspondent.36 words
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Article958 1932-01-25 5 If Omar Returned. THE ENCROACHMENTS OF AUTHORITY. Wt live in an age so fertile of impertinences that a general seeking of oblivion from them after the manner of Omar Khayyam would entail the thricedaily replenishment of all the wine vats of France and Spain, not to958 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter217 1932-01-25 5 To the Editor of the Straits Tiiics. Sir, Yesterday afternoon 1 read yWB leading article "The Cruelty of Suppression." You state "Tw condemn the man is idle." I thought for a long time, "fan this be the same editor who wrote that splendid article on tyranny, regarding the217 words
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Letter150 1932-01-25 5 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, In your issue of Jan. r you refer to the Bfrkaasoee system. Some six or seven years ago, as Correspondent for The Times, London, I described native Mhber plantations that I ha<l sun In Borneo and Sumatra as rubber jung'e.150 words
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Letter204 1932-01-25 5 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —The unfortunate incident of a family dispute resulting in the BMMKe of a Roman Catholic priest as witness in a police court has aroused the feeling! of religious sentiment among many of your Roman Catholic readers. As ministers204 words
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Letter212 1932-01-25 5 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—It was indeed a pleasure to read Anti-barbarian in your issue of Jan. 22 rebutting this birth control notion, and it looks very much as if it was time that something ha 1 to be done, to drive this subtle and212 words
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Advertisement367 1932-01-25 5 HOTELS RAFFLES HOTEL 'j&* Excellent Accommodation with Modern Sanitation <^«- Terms Moderate. y^ /*C^ TODAY'S ATTRACTION N^*-»A. TEA DANCE y^VVAA 1 6.30 to 5.15 p.m. //V^ "C P* «k INFORMAL AFTER DINNER S\ >•<€, CX?\/c!\\/^ DANCES <V^ oQy^'X 9.30-MidniKht -C s' v£ v X Saturday, Jan. 30 s^ RUGBY S^367 words
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Advertisement206 1932-01-25 5 RAFFLES CAFE AND CONFECTIONERY EXCELLENT MEALS A LA CARTE AT MODERATE COST. CAKES A fine assortment of dainty and delicious cakes are made daily, under the supervision of an expert confectioner. CHOCOLATES SWEETS CRACKERS FANCY GOODS, at reasonable prices. VIOLIN TUITION. Z. MENCHINSKY (Pupil of Prof. S. BARCEWICH and J.206 words
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Advertisement72 1932-01-25 5 Don't Forget! OUR BEST KRUPUK IKAN AND UDANG. (PRAWN A FISH KUKKRS.) Our krupuks (Prawn and fish cracker* are of the best and the- purest (iuality. nw«t delicioUH and palatable. Servo sour Iri.nds with our KrupukK. Bet for w Year I'reimils. A di«h of fried Krunuks on a dining table72 words
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Article2841 1932-01-25 6 FLYING NOTES. Britain's Speed Supremacy A Year Of Surpassing Aerial Achievement The Greatest Flights A Memorable Exhibition Fostering Foreign Trade Marvels Of Air Survey If omen In Aviation Many New Aeroplanes Engine Prowess The New Year. London, Dec. 29. Looking back over the crowded aerial events2,841 words
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Article44 1932-01-25 6 CANADA NEW ZEALAND Trade Treaty Concluded At Honolulu. Vancouver, Jan. 9. A new Canadian-New Zealand Trade Treaty has beei; concluded, subject to ratii ficatlon by the Parliaments of both Domi- nions, according to a cable from Hono- lulu, where the negotiations have been conducted.44 words
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Article, Illustration858 1932-01-25 6 Nearly Extinct. HUNT IN SELANGOR AND PERAK SWAMPS. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 23. One of the rarest animals in the world is to be sought on behalf of the British Museum by an expedition which is now assembling in Malaya. This animal is the858 words
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Article558 1932-01-25 6 G. 0. M. of U. S. Supreme Court Resigns. Washington, Jan. 12. Oliver Wendell Holmes, unique in American jurisprudence, resigned today as justice of the United States Supreme Court because of ill health. On Mar. 8 next Justice Holmes will be 91 years old, but until tht558 words
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Advertisement167 1932-01-25 6 Eye-Sight Mr. H. LAZARUS, OPTICIAN, May be consulted for SPECTACLES AT STATION HOTEL IPOH From Jan., 25th to 31st (inclusive) Hours of Consultation from 9 a.m. to 7.30 p.m. Head Office at CAPITOL BUILDING, SINGAPORE. Tel. 2751. 'lev "W&- aj al I 1 I i^b a^a^a^fl JSP V cot* BOXING167 words
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Advertisement117 1932-01-25 7 A rich husband and »i iS^3 n r< -'fi rt>ts was i u>r Hjfe^ Wkl point of view and sne nearly went Kife through with it! kH^vm HP BrJSiaiK^ I presents M \mm' fe '.s*£& J She promised him 10° b H "With W& dividend if he found I UvJKvJ117 words
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Advertisement240 1932-01-25 7 TONIGHT The Famous Picture that thrilled London Audiences for 2 months Dr. Arnold Fanck's mighty epic of Mont Blanc "AVALANCHE" Produced on the Summit of Europe's Highest Mountain Peak Awe-inspiring scenes of magnificent Grandeur Thrilling Drama An Unforgettable Document of Human Struggle and Endurance! ALSO: BOBBY JONES in another of240 words
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Advertisement304 1932-01-25 7 THE 1932 PICTURE THAT REALLY MATTERS "EAST OF BORNEO." PA VILION 6.15 TONIGHT 9.15 WE TOLD YOU IT WAS A BIG SHOW AND WE KEPT OUR WORD HUNDREDS HAVE ENJOYED THIS EXCELLENT PROGRAMME DONT MISS IT. s-\ ff B \i ffi G^u (See Page 2. Free Press, Jan. 25). W£^S9304 words
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Article238 1932-01-25 8 JHIPPING NOTES. Bulletin of the L. of N. Eastern Bureau. IhH Bulletin of the League of Nations' Kastern Bureau, for week ended, Jan. 16, 1932 Baghdad 2 plague eases 5 smallpox tusts and 11 deaths. Bombay 3 smallpox cases. C'alcutia 26 cholera cases and 13 death.-238 words
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Article199 1932-01-25 8 Singapore, Jan. 25. SELLING. I.ondrn, 4 minths' sicht 2 London, 3 monhs' «J London. 60 days' sifrht JJ/M I»,n.W.n. M .l:i"s' fiftht 2/3 2» X> London, demand 2 3 27/32 London. T.T. 2.8 2532 Lyons nnd Paris, demand 9W Hamburg, demand W New York, .ii-mand 3tt v 4v199 words
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Article277 1932-01-25 8 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Jan. 10. The f Mowing passengers for Malaya are aboard the I*. and O. Carthage which left London on Jan. 8 Capt. J. F\ A damn. Sir. A. C S. AJxiis, Mr. R. Adamson. Mr. H. Astin. Mr. Alhreoht, Misi P. Aherne, Mr. and277 words
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Article22 1932-01-25 8 From Holl.incl. by Sibajak, due at Singapore tomorrow morning. From China and Japan, by Borneo Maru, due at Singapore tomorrow.22 words
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Article20 1932-01-25 8 A mail from Batuvia and Palembang by i. I ;.in. is expected at Singapore at 1.40 p.m. tomorrow.20 words
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LOCAL STOCK AND SHARE QUOTATIONS.
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Article328 1932-01-25 8 The Solution of The Rubber Problem. The Prime Minister. "The trouble with this ship (th« Cunarder) is not to get her built, but to get the company to believe that when she is built she can be run w.th some chance of paying her way." The Basle Advisory328 words
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Article107 1932-01-25 8 Monday, January 20. iklpa aloogaido the Wharree or expected to arrive. KEPPEL HARBOUR. Main Wharf Lch. Lady GuillemarU, Calulu, W. Bt. Joan I. W Wharf Nil. >«i Wharf Nil. VESSELS IN DRY DOCU. ranjmc Pagar. Albert Dock Nil. Victoria Dock Nil. (Crpiarl Harhnnr. King's Dork Nordhav. No.107 words
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Article306 1932-01-25 8 M. V. KOLA. Bit.. -.20 tcnv from Bangkok 25-1. for Bangkok 28-1. GIN. VAN' GEEN, Dut.. 719 tons, from Batavia 2.*>-l, for Riouw 31-1. KEPONO. Brit. 1 3P22 tons, from Bangkok 25-1. for uncertain, unknown. PASIR. Dut., 630 tons, from Sourabaya 25-!, for Penanir and Bnean Si Api306 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article439 1932-01-25 8 Issue I Val. Pd. Buyer*. Sellers. l £1 £1 Asam Kumbang 24/- 25/£1 £1 Austral Malay 18/- 20/6. 5 Ayer Hitam Tin 10/3 11/3 £1 £1 Bangrin Tin 10/3 11/3 £1 £1 Batang Padang ©.07*4 0.1214 1 1 Hutu Caves 0.24 0.28 1 1 Bukit Arang 0.30 0.40nom. £1439 words
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Article266 1932-01-25 8 Issue Val. Pd. Buyers. Sellers. 1 l Kinta Electric 0.50 0.60 1 1 Malacca Electric Ord. 1.15 1.25 1 1 Malacca Electric Pref. 1.60 1.70 10 10 Maynard Co. 6.00 7.00n0m. 1 40 Malayan Breweries. 0.05 dis. par. 50 50 McAlister Co. 61.00 65.00 10 10 Robinson Ord. 4.C0266 words
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Article138 1932-01-25 8 Singapore Cold Storage 7 p.c. deb. of 1926 red. 1931-36 100 101 ci. Singapore Municipal 6 p.c. of 1901 red. 1940 $400,000 99 101 Singapore Municipal 4Vi p.c of 1907 red. 1947 $1,600,000 96 98 Singapore Municipal 4Vi p.c of 1909 red. 1955 $1,000,000 95 98 Singapore138 words
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Article389 1932-01-25 8 Fraaer and Co. and Lyafl and Evatt's quotations. At the present time the majority of above rubber thare quotation* an nomlnaly only. Today's Pnc« Fnser Lyall Co. Kvatt Mlenby fsl) 0.65 0.70 0.60 0.70 Mor Gajah ($1) 0.40 0.i5 0.40 0.45 rl. HiUm ($1) 0.75 0.80 0.70 0.77389 words
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Article762 1932-01-25 8 Chamber Music From Saigon. (By Our Wireless Correspondent) Singapore, Monday. The list of stations which may be heard daily in Malaya is as follows (Singapore time only is given): ALWAYS ON THE AIR. BANDOENG. PLM., M metre*, 6.10 to 6.30 p.m., recorded music 6.30 to 7 p.m.,762 words
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Article72 1932-01-25 8 Singapore, Jan. U.V Gambler 13.00 (Cube No. 1 unpicked) in mi Copra C.ih) mixed tM Sago flour, Sarawak 2.«0 White Pepper :u.:,() Black Pepper JM.OO Pearl Sago C.UO small r.iMi medium pearl COO Rice, Sinm »IXO in L';ii; Saigon HU to 171 Rangoon jl.Vj tv 171 No. 1 of72 words
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Advertisement20 1932-01-25 8 FOR YOUR EYES The bMt it Jmt Mod mooch. Wtsr Zsias Sp«et*cle Lw». JOHN DUKE, OPTICIAN, 11, BatUry R«t BINGAPOU.20 words
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Advertisement69 1932-01-25 8 FOR ALL THINGS RADIO WRITS, PHONE OR CALL 'ftadio dwvicz Ccr c. obchabo hoao-sinoapori Corner Oywbite Amber Mansion. Sole Agents and Representative* of the Leading Radio Manufacturers. SHORT WAVE RECEIVERS WIRELESS COMPONENTS Up-Country Orders Executed br Return Post. PHONE 7399. PRODUCTS OF BRITISH MANUFACTURE ESTATE CHEMICALS FORMIC A CU) 90%69 words
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Page 8 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous309 1932-01-25 8 MALAYAN METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE. Daily Weathtr Report YESTERDAY. 1 P.M. YESTERDAY. Bright Wind. Stations. Temperature Rain- Sun- Relative DirecIdaz. Uin. full, shine. Himidity. tion. Fore*. Weather. F. P. in. hours. m.p.h. Kfrtah Alor Star 00 TJ Nil 9.0 55 NE 15 Fine Kelantan K-:a Bharu .82 71 0.11 0.7 75 E309 words
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Miscellaneous179 1932-01-25 8 ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE WEEK. Monday, January 25. H. W. 12.4 a.m., 8 ft. 8 In., 11.5 p.m., 10 ft. 2 in. Singapore Musical society's Symphony Concert, Victoria Theatre, .">.3O p.m. Tuesday, January 26. H. W. 12.31 a.m., 9 ft., 11.49 p.m., 10 ft. 4 in. Legislative Council Matting, it Malacca.179 words
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Article140 1932-01-25 9 Estimated Drop of 900 Tons In U.K. Stocks. VERY LITTLE BUSINESS PASSING. (By Our Financial Correspondent.) Singapore, Monday. TodH.v's I'rices ■attar, K7» cents per H>. Tin. 7."> tons at $70.87' i per picul. Saturday's Prices Rubber. London 2 1">-I6d. unchanged. New York. I 3-16 cts.. down 1-16140 words
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Article492 1932-01-25 9 Shipments of Gold From India. Samuel .Montagu and Co.'s weekly bullion letter, dated London. Dec. 30, states The Dank of Krgland gold reserve again* notes amounted to £120,719,4-v; M D«r. as compared with £120,714,213 on tlv previotu Wednesday. The small supplies of gold available in the open marko;492 words
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL NEWS.
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Article977 1932-01-25 9 TRADE PERMANENTLY DECLINING Post War Developments. j i j i i I I i I i i i J MARCH OF SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERY. (By Professor T. K. (Jreßory, Professor or Banking at the University of London and a member of the Macmillan Committee.) The object of international trade, as of977 words
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Article1186 1932-01-25 9 CHAMBER OF COMMER CE RU BBER ASSN. 12 o'clock m <>n. Jan. 25. Ton« of Harfctt Dull, ca*>. Latest Cabl« Lon<!on Sj>ot Sheet 2 15-16 d: per lb. New York Spot Shoot G. cts. 4 3-16 per lb. an., elsewhere, to continue to be "hewers I of wood and drawers1,186 words
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Article160 1932-01-25 9 Today. PaJcaJ Bcroe. Siak. P.-.jak- nibo, hdaitf*. Sel.'it pandjanjr and BenckaHi < Bun Sioiiir Hiei p.m. BeagkftTT*, T^aboean Bilik and TanJoag Balei (Singkep*) S p.m. Egypt. Europe ami Copenhagen (Africa! 3 p.m. Denmark (Parcel*') (Africa') ..2.30p.m. ontianak 'Baub) ..4 i in Ktm.iman. Kcmosck, Kretay. Duneun, Tnnpan-j and160 words
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Article53 1932-01-25 9 By L«ff AMtf. B'para U>nd<m Andre Lebon Karapara .7. P. Co«n Knroa Felix P.ousscl Tntria Christiaan Hygans Corfu ft«c. 8 D*e. 11 D«c. 3 Dee. 27 Dec. 11 Jan. 1 Dec. 17 Jan. 3 Dec. 17 Jan. 11 Dec. IS Jsn. 7 Dec. 24. Jan. 14 Dec.53 words
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Article833 1932-01-25 9 Symington and Wilson's Weekly Letter. Symington and Wilson's weekly market report, dated London, Dec.' 3(1. states The rubber market closed* fully steady before the holidays and a firm tone developed on Monday at the reopening. Circumstantial rumours wei"e in circulation to •the effect that agreement between tlv.» Biitish833 words
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Article497 1932-01-25 9 Higher Prices Likely This Year. I GLOOMY REPORTS FKOM AMERICA. (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Dec. ;;o. At the moment the tin position really is hijrhly artificial, and the outlook for 1932 must be regarded as distinctly favourable to higher prices. Trade and industrial factors have nothing497 words
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Article79 1932-01-25 9 Rugby. Jan. 21. Foreign cjcchangrs arc Amsterdam a.ot':. Ather* 267t0. Bomhrty Is. ."-HSa.. Berlin 14 1-.. Brussels 2-J.60, lincharcst "77 1 •tin 4'i, Plucno* Airc* 39->i. Copenhagen 18., Oeaeva 11 IS-iti, Hcisinrf-.™ 2:;i'-i. Hong Konif 1». 5>,d.. Li-hon 1(10%. Madri.l alVi, Milan GH\, Mont* Video SI noininnl, Hontree 1.01.79 words
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Article318 1932-01-25 9 COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF THE VALUE OF FOREIGN TRADE, INCLUDING PARCEL POST, BULLION AND COIN. IN 1930 AND 1031. IMPORTS. EXPORTS. > Total Trails 193 e 1931. 1930. 1931 M31 Increase Increase Increase Decrease Grand Parcel Bullion Grand or Grand Parcel Bullion Grand or Total Trade as compared318 words
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Advertisement34 1932-01-25 9 BANK MANAGER (RETIRED) Has propositions calling for INVESTMENTS with DIRECTORSHIPS, Active or NonActive, in new or established PRIVATE COMPANIES. Of Special interest to those settling or retiring in England. Write Box 379, Straits Times.34 words
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Article138 1932-01-25 10 VMM ADELPHI HOTEL.- Informal After Dinner and Dance. ALHAMBRA.— Ladies Must Play with Dorothy Sebastian and Neil Hamilton 6.16 9.15. Phoiie 6909. CAPlTOL.— Avalanche. 6.15—9.15. Phone 5261-2. GREAT WORLD.— W«y»nr», Cinem»i, Zoo Joycars and Donkey Rides. Gate 10 c t, 9 except Sat., Sun. and Holiday NiffhU. MARLBOROUGH.— Dougrlas138 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES
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Article25 1932-01-25 10 Mrs. G. C. Davies desires to express her deep appreciation for the many messages of sympathy ?he has received and for the wreaths sent.25 words
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1125 1932-01-25 10 The Straits Times SI NGAPORE, MOND AY,J AN.25,1932. "REST SAFETY LIES IN FEAR" Tomorrow the Legislative Council w !l mcc. at Malacca. What will be the total cost of the special arrangements that have liad to be made, of the transport of .councillors, staff and documents, we hare Ino means1,125 words
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Article106 1932-01-25 10 SOCIAL PERSONAL. H.R.H. Prince Purachatra of Siam celebrated his 50th birthday yesterday. Mr. Justice Thome, the Judge for Johore, will act as Chief Justice, F.M.S., durinj? the absence on leave of Sir Lancelot Elphinstone. The Sultan and Sultana of Johore, Mr. M. B. Shelley, Sir .William Murison and the Bishop106 words
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Article54 1932-01-25 10 The death of Mr. D. C. de Mello, who was for 19 years a teacher at St. Anthony's Boys School, Singapore, occurred in the early hours of this morning. Mr. de Mcllo, who came from Malacca, was 5-1 years of age. The funeral will take place from 24, Desker Road54 words
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Article1246 1932-01-25 10 Professor Julian Huxley - Professor Julian Huxley, (l-.y "A Busy Community Led By Strong Minority." "The impression gained by my recent visit was that of a b mn cominimity led by a strong, enthusiastic minority desperately engaged iv trying to realise its 'Plan'. The 'Five-Year Plan' is, of1,246 words
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Article683 1932-01-25 10 A CRY FROM THE HEART. Tho bonds which bind the journalist fraternity arc many and the following cry from the heart by that delightful humorist "Argus" of the South China Morning Post found a most responsive chord in Um breast of the man who sub-edits our683 words
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Advertisement156 1932-01-25 10 SEE SPECIAL OUR BARGAIN DISPLAYS FOR ONE WEEK ONLY. Commencing Monday, Ist February. Bargains in all Departments. Wines and Spirits, Clocks Small and Large, Tennis Racket 3, and Golf Clubs, Ladies and Gents Shoes, Children's Frocks Materials, Gents Shirts, Eau de Cologne, Fountain Pens, Filters, Drying Tins, Glassware, Iron Safes156 words
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Advertisement28 1932-01-25 10 BRAND'S ESSENCE OF CHICKEN DIET IN MAL-DE-MER. KWIS.-O. January 24. 1932. at the Ifatir i tjr hospital, Singapore, to Mr. and la. i M. Ktr.if, a ron. I28 words
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Advertisement41 1932-01-25 10 BUY ADVERTISED GOODS. Not all the advertising that is offered to the Straits Times is accepted. Every effort is made to safeguard readers' interests and ALL advertisers using the Straits Times are. to the best of our knowledge. THOROUGHLY RELIABLE. J41 words
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FURTHER DRAMATIC DEVELOPMENTS IN SHANGHAI.
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Article357 1932-01-25 11 Planes Fly Over Greater Shanghai. U.S. ANXIETY. A 48-Hour Time-Limit Ultimatum. Shanghai, Jan. 25. The situation in Shanghai continues to cause the gravest anxiety. Tho Japanese Consul-General has threatened to dispatch hir. last ultimatum ■MM time today. It is understood he Intends to ghw time limit ofSin Kuo Min - 357 words
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Article104 1932-01-25 11 Japanese Yangtse Fleet Ready for Action. Nanking, Jan. 25. Japanese aeroplanes are reported to be reconnoitring over the Chinese city at Shanghai. [t is reported that the Japanese residents at Shanghai held an emergency meeting over the week-end at which many inflammatory speeches: were made. The ChineseSin Kuo Min - 104 words
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Article116 1932-01-25 11 Admiral Taylor's Wide Powers to Act. Washington, Jan. 21. The threatened Japanese landing in 1 is h;i\in«r careful consideration in (itliiiul circle owing to the possibility of international complication* arising from untoward incidents. The I'ndc [-Secretary i I State, Mr. Castle, is at present cii.scusjiniz the situation withReuter - 116 words
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Article110 1932-01-25 11 No Seat in House Leads To Resignation. London, Jan. 24. Sir William Jowitt has resigned the Attorney-Generalship. It is expected that tlir Solicitor-General. Sir Thomas Inskin, v. ill succeed him and that Sir Boyd Merritoian vill become Solicitor-General. Sir William Jowitt's resignation has been expected for some110 words
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Article84 1932-01-25 11 Austrian Shot Dead By Chinese Soldiers. Shanghai, Jan. 24. While motoring with a woman fr nd outside the French Concession this morning an Austrian, Mr. Albert Porger, the manager cf the American Express at Shanghai, was fatally shot by Chinese soldiers. The soldiers were sauntering byReuter - 84 words
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Article255 1932-01-25 11 Reconstruction Bill Appropriation. Washington, Jan. 23. The House of Representatives passed, without a debate, the $500,000,000 appropriation to provide the capital for the Reconstruction Corporation Bill. Reuter. I It will be recalled that Washington messages dated Jan. 22 announced that the I Bill establishing the Reconstruction Finance Corporation255 words
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Article259 1932-01-25 11 Government Routs Reds With Big Losses. Washington, Jan. 24. A British cruiser, two Canadian des- troyers, one American cruiser ana one U.S. destroyer are hurrying to San Salvador, where a Communist revolt is in progress. The presence of warships, as a protection, was requested by the British and259 words
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Article40 1932-01-25 11 Expected to Close Down In Shanghai. Shanghai, Jan. 25. It is reported that the Japanese cotton mills in Shanghai are likely to close down shortly, which would throw out of employment nearly 70,000 employees, affecting 300,000 dependents.— Reuter.Reuter - 40 words
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Article45 1932-01-25 11 Film Stars Out to Look For Thrills. Hollywood, Jan. 24. The film sta>\ Richard Barthclmess, and hi wife, are leaving here for Shanghai on Jan. oO to join Ronald Colman. All three will then go north to sample possible Manchurian thrills.— Reuter.Reuter - 45 words
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Article342 1932-01-25 11 Distress in Britain. I I "JBETTER TO STAY OUT THERE." (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Jan. 12. Many men who were formerly engaged in planting or mining in Malaya are still making an unsuccessful search for work in Great Britain. I hear that a number342 words
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Article83 1932-01-25 11 Report of Retirement Denied. Strong rumours were current in Singapore this morning to the effect that His Excellency the Governor was about to relinquish office and that his successor had been appointed. According to the story which reached the Straits Times, the departure of Sir Cecil Clementi83 words
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Article248 1932-01-25 11 Hanoi to Paris in Just Over Three Days. Marseilles, Jan. 23. Capt. Codos and M. Robida, who left Saigon on Thursday, have 'arrived here and hope to reach Le Bourget during Ihe night. Le Bourget, Jan. 24. Capt. Co l os and M, Robida arrived here at 3.55248 words
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Article76 1932-01-25 11 Secret Conference Held In Brussels. 'Brussels, Jan. 25. iA secret conference of representatives )f British, Belgian, French, Dutch. Spanish and Swiss stock exchanges is jeing held here with the object of imjroving conditions in the large European itock exchanges. It is understood that at a preliminnry inference it76 words
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Article217 1932-01-25 11 Batavia Sensation. CLERK AND JOURNALIST ARRESTED. (From Our Own Correspondent) Batavia, Jan. 22. The whole of Java has been rocked by the sensational arrest here of a newspaperman on a charge of having secret naval documents in his possession. The Public Prosecutor, Dr. Y. D.217 words
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Article145 1932-01-25 11 40 Killed in Explosion On River. Shanghai, Jan. 24. Shanghai experienced a shock like an earthquake this afternoon when a large lighter, heavily laden with explosives, blew up on the river just outside the French Concession. The explosives were being transported by river to the arsenal and.Reuter - 145 words
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Article196 1932-01-25 11 Suicide Follows Shooting Of Wife in Bed. Shanghai, Jan. 14. The inquest on Mr. Sidney Shervington, the steward of the Shanghai Club, who shot himself through the head with a revolver after dinner last night, will be opened today. It appears that Mr. Shervington went to his196 words
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Article94 1932-01-25 11 Alleged Possession of Seditious Literature. Ipoh, Jan. 23. Cheng Gah Kow, a student of Chong Wan Sehcol, Taiping, was today committed to the Assizes on a charge ol being in possession of seditious literatu. and distributing same, says the Ipoh < orrespondent of the Sunday Times. The allegr94 words
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Article65 1932-01-25 11 Runs Ashore in Fog off Isle Of Wight. London, Jan. 23. While undergoing trials prior to proceeding to China to replace the Poseidon, the submarine, Rainbow, went ashore off the Isle of Wight yesterday morning in v frjr, says the London correspondent of the Sunday Times. The vessel65 words
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Article287 1932-01-25 11 Twenty Thousand Tons Decrease. The production of tin in the Federated Malay States last year was 42,258 tons, which was 20,000 tons less than the total for 1930. Of the 1931 output 55 per cent, came from land worked by the European companies, 10 perReuter - 287 words
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Article107 1932-01-25 11 Death of Former F.M.S. Auditor-General. London, Jan. 23. The death has occurred of Mr. Frederic William Talbot, a former Auditor-General of the F.M.S., who retired in 1919. Mr. Talbot, who was born in 1865, first came to Malaya in 1891, being posted to Perak as accountant107 words
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Article65 1932-01-25 11 Charged with Manslaughter Of Civic Guard. London, Jan. 23. Lady Cathleen Nelson was charged at Trim, Co. Meath, with the manslaughter of a Civic Guard named John Murnaghan, says the London correspondent of the Sunday Times. It was alleged that the Guard was knocked down by a65 words
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Article64 1932-01-25 11 Leaving Bangkok Next Week. The German Consul-Gene;- 1\ in Singapore received a telegram from Bangkok late on Saturday night stating that Fraulein Elli Beinhorn, the young German girl who is flying from Berlin to Bali, will not leave for Singapore until the middle of next week. She64 words
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Article50 1932-01-25 11 Proposal for Combine of Four Main Companies. London, Jan. 23. The proposals of Mr. William Whitelaw, chairman of the L.N.E.R., for a combine of Britain's four main railways are understood to be receiving very favourable consideration by the interests concerned, says the London correspondent of the Sunday Times.50 words
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Article47 1932-01-25 11 Reported Invasion From Szechwan. Shanghai, Jan. 24. Disturbing reports have reached Shanghai that troops from Szechwan have invaded Kansu Province. General Yang Hu-chen, the chairman of the iShensi Provincial Government, ha; dispatched troops to assist General. Bun Wei-shu in resisting the invasion.- Sin Kuo Mm.Sin Kuo Min - 47 words
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Article556 1932-01-25 11 Shots Mingle with The Crackle of Flames. TROOPS CALLED. 300 Mutinous Convicts In Two-Hours' Chaos. London, Jan. 24. Twelve warders were seriously injured and between 60 and 70 convicts were sent to hospital following an amazing two hours' struggle in Dartmoor Prison between over 300 mutinous convicts556 words
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Article164 1932-01-25 11 Cause of Difficulty In Co-operation. Bombay, Jan. 23. After a long discussion of the situation in India the Executive of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce has telegraphed to the Viceroy. It is believed that the telegram informs Lord Willingdon that it will be difficult forReuter - 164 words
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Article934 1932-01-25 12 Seventieth Anniversary. YESTERDAY'S EVENING SERVICE. T'icic was a large congregation present at the celebration of the seventieth ant of the dedication of St. Andrew's < .i at yester.lay's evening service. A body of over 20 laymen, representative of the various parishes and districts of tli. Dieceaa, was934 words
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Article647 1932-01-25 12 Eugene Chen Resigns His Policy Abandoned. Nanking, Jan. 25. Mr. Eugene Chen (the Chinese Foreign Minister) has officially tendered his resignation owing to the Government's rejection of his policy. It is understood that a drastic last minute change in the instructions, in the direction ofSin Kuo Min - 647 words
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Article175 1932-01-25 12 More Conferences and Flying Visits. Shanghai, Jan. 24. Marshal Chiang Kai-shek visited Mr. Wang Ching-hui today and had a lengthy conference with him which lasted over two hours. Marshal Feng Yu-hsiang (the former commander-in-chief of the Kuominchun army) conferred with Mr. Chang Chi (the President of theSin Kuo Min - 175 words
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Article308 1932-01-25 12 British Cabinet and The Tariff Question. Rugby, Jan. 23. The Cabinet announcement of an agreement to differ" on the tariff policy, while maintaining unity in tht face of all other issues, is being keenly discussed in political circles. All wenty members of the Cabinet wen present atBritish Wireless - 308 words
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Article114 1932-01-25 12 U.S. Bill Affecting Asiatic Seamen. Washington, Jan. 24. A protest is reported to have been lodged with the United States State Department by the British Ambassador p.gainst the Bill, recently introduced in the Senate, authorising officials to board rhips entering United States ports and to remove and deportReuter - 114 words
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Article30 1932-01-25 12 The Mrs. Giles mentioned in the Straits Tiiics report on Saturday of the case concerning Mr. Laverton and Mrs. Campbell is in no way connected with Mrs. A. S. Giles.30 words
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Article99 1932-01-25 12 Coveted Title Approved By The King. The word Royal." coveted by clubs and societies all over the world, has been added to the name of the local flying club, which will in future be known as the Royal Singapore Flying Club. As far as is known99 words
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Article209 1932-01-25 12 Spectacular Film of Mont Blanc. "Avalanche," Dr. Arnold Fsnck's story of a man's courage and endurance on the summit of Mont Blanc, which is now showing at the Canitcl, is an inspiring film, brilliantly produced and photogtaphed, and one which should not be missed by those who appreciate209 words
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Article105 1932-01-25 12 Johore Collections Total $6,295. The sum realised in Johore for the Earl i Haig Poppy Day Fund, 1931, amounted to $6,295, the result of the various collections beingas follows Muar (Mrs. Grove) 52.57y.35 Johore Bahru (Mrs. D. Mackay) $1,071.10; Segamat (Mrs. Hawkins) $802.25 Batu Pahat (Mrs. Calder) 5588.85.105 words
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Article39 1932-01-25 12 Shanghai, Jan. 25. Mr. Wang Ching-ting has been nominated Chinese Minister to Japan, in place of Mr. Wang Yung-pao who was ordered to return to Nanking to report upon variousmatters concerning Sino-Japanese relations. Sin Kuo Mm.Sin Kuo Min - 39 words
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Article770 1932-01-25 12 Text of the Standstill Agreement." Berlin, Jan. 25. The official text is issued of the Standstill Agreement, mentioned earlier. It states that, instead of a fixed schedule of repayments of short-term debts at fixed dates, it seemed best to leave the future to determination what can770 words
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Article83 1932-01-25 12 Is General Ma Chan-shan Preparing Nanking:, Jan. 25. Chinese volunteers arc strongly defending Hingcheng and 'have recaptured Paimiaotse (on the FDngtien-Jehol border). The Japanese lines of communication are stated to have been cut. General Ma Chan-shan, the commander-in-chiff, of the Chinese troops in Heilungkiang Province, North Manchuria,Sin Kuo Min - 83 words
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Article687 1932-01-25 12 "Honour Slayers." j GRAND JURY REFUSE TO INDICT. Honolulu, Jan. 21. While official circles decline to disclose* the latest developments in the Fortescuc; case it is rumoured that the Grand Jury has refused to indict the "honour >layers" and the presiding Judge has refused to accept687 words
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Article211 1932-01-25 12 Entertaining Two-Feature Programme. Mnny of the London cinemas are now running what is known as two-feature programme-! in order to avoid the use of shorts which are necessary when only oni' feature i? shown. The quality of the average short film is generally not good, and in London211 words
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Advertisement135 1932-01-25 12 i REG TRADE MARK] /iNHALANTX Don't Pay the Price of Negligence Colds may lead to influenza, pneumonia, bronchitis, etc. They weaken the resistance of the system against other diseases and impair the normal, healthy functioning of the body. Yet the prevention of colds is so simple and the treatment if135 words
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Week-End Sport in Malaya.—Cap and League Football Results.
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Article1157 1932-01-25 13 A Serious Casualty. FORWARDS FAIL AGAINST F.M.S. DEFENCE. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 23. F.M.S. 5 Colony 8. The F.M.S. won the annual hockey match with the Colony at Kuala Lumpur this afternoon by five goals to three. The i;rc and was fast and1,157 words
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Article232 1932-01-25 13 Few Cup Surprises. j NEWCASTLE ONLY DRAWS WITH SOUTHPORT. There were very few surprises in the fourth round of the F.A. Cup competition played last Saturday. The foremost of the unexpected decisions was the remarkable achievement of the Third Divisioi. side, Southport, in forcing: a draw at232 words
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Article97 1932-01-25 13 London, Jan. 23. Detailed results as cabled by Reuter are as follows Watford 2 Bristol City 1 Grimsby T. 2 Kirniing-ham 1 Port Vale 1 Leicester City 2 Manchester City r, Brentford 1 Hudderstield T. I Queen's Park R. 0 Newcastle Utd. 1 Southport 1 Shel!i,ld Wed. 797 words
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Article77 1932-01-25 13 Chinese 'Heavily Beaten By j Medical College Union. M.C.r. 8 Chinese LI The Medical Colkga Union forwards netted ei::ht times against the Chinese in a hockey matc-h on Saturday on the V.M.C.A. Kiouno. The M..C.I. nelted iwico l>efore the Chinese replied with a gcod goal. Each side had77 words
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Article27 1932-01-25 13 On Saturday, the Y.iV.C.A. defeated the! Ist eleven of the Girls' Sports Club at hockey by the only goal scored. The rcorer was Miss Foston.27 words
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Article177 1932-01-25 13 Election of OfficeBearers. The annual general meeting of thej Ceylon Sports Club was held in the club premises on Saturday. Mr. E. P. Jasinghe, one of the vice-presidents, presiding in the absence of the president. The report and accounts were passeil after some discussion and the following177 words
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Article487 1932-01-25 13 Gloucesters Only Score A Dropped Goal. (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Jan. 23. P-rak 11 pts. Gloucesters 4 pts. Perak completed its Rugby s-eason by reversing a defeat sustained earlier in the season at the hands of the Gloucester Regiment by winning today by 11 points487 words
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Article298 1932-01-25 13 Singapore Defeat F.M.S. In a Fast Game. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 23. j S.S. Police 16 pts.; F.M.S. Police IL The S.S. Police beat the F.M.S. Police in the annual Rugby game at Kuala Lumpur this afternoon before a crowd which included Sir Cecil298 words
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Article112 1932-01-25 13 Guillemard Cup Race At The S.S.C. The two lengths (100 metres) handicap race for the Guillemard Cup at the Singapore Swimming Club yesterday was won by F. S. Rickard, with C. Goldman second and B. Meggs third. In a water polo match the second team beat a team from112 words
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Article487 1932-01-25 13 Win for Weak S.C.C. Fifteen. S.C.C. 13 pts.: H.M.S. Kent Nil. The S.C.C. defeated a Rugby team from H.M.S. Kent on the Padang on Saturday by 13 points (two goals and a penalty goal) to nil. The S.C.C, who were without either of their usual wing487 words
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Article103 1932-01-25 13 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ireland vs. The Rest. The following will represent The Rest in a game on the Padang on Wednesday J against Ireland Kirke Tatham, Cooke, Bonnar and Jackson Houghton and Nicholson Frend Allen. A. R. Anderson. Storr, Nickels, Ford, Henderson and Fittock. Blnckheath Harlequins I.or.'lon103 words
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Article211 1932-01-25 13 Monday, January 25. Football: Commercial Tup: lft Roum': Naval Base Sports Club vs. Bramtoco, Anson Road Stadium. Hockey: S.R.C. "A" vs. Singapore Khalsa Assn., S.R.C. ground. Tuesday, January 26. Football: Commercial Cup: Ist Round: M.P.H. vs. Straits Cattle Trading Co.. Anson Road Stadium. Hockey: Indian Assn. vs. Chinese.211 words
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Article159 1932-01-25 13 Mcnnii ui\isiun. Burnley 0 Charlton Ath. Leeds Utd. I Notts. County Tottenham H. 4 Manchester Utd. NWM :j Barnsley Third Division (Southern). 1 2 1 0 Cardiff City 2 Southend Utd. Clapton Orient 2 Brighton Gillingham 2 Thames Luton Town 1 Fulham Swindon Tiwn 2 Norwich City Torquay159 words
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Article931 1932-01-25 13 Leading Positions Remain Unchanged. I The following were the positions of the teams in the English and Scottish Leagues after Saturday's matches VMBfcM- rW LDP. A- PUKvcrton M It 1 "9 45 33 West Bran. A. 25 13 7 5 46 25 31 Aaton Villa 24 li 1931 words
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Article404 1932-01-25 13 Interesting Soccer At Anson Road. Chinese 1 H.M.S. Kent 1. A team from H.M.S. Kent played a fine game of soccer at the Anson Road Stadium on Saturday to hold the Chinese to a draw. They adopted open tactics which worried the Chinese defence a good404 words
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Article47 1932-01-25 13 Ireland Wins Amateur Soccer International. London, Jan. 23. In an amateur international soccei match at Belfast, today, Ireland bea Scotland by 4— o.— Reuter. In 1930 at Londonderry, Scotland beal Ireland by 3—o,3 0, and in 1931 Soctland Ml also victorious by two clear goals.47 words
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Article34 1932-01-25 13 Scottish Team Wins Pollard Cup. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, Jan. 21. In the annual soccer match for the Pol lard Cup, Scotland beat England by 4—l Scotland last won in 134 words
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Article70 1932-01-25 13 Battling Guillemio, who is to fight A Rivers on Saturday, at the New World has arrived in Singapore. He is training in Kid Gabo's camp. The supports bouts are Ohua Lai vs. Hassan i rounis, Nicky Sullivan vs. Johnny Lim rounds amateur bouts Leslie Galistai vs. Gunner Ellis70 words
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Advertisement61 1932-01-25 13 LJk?^ When Women Suffer, /T^ W *U U (BAYER) if. they take c j Tj «ayt*s ASPIRIN.^-^rVs^ A x tM k mV <^^^r Speedily and y^ ilamWßt^ certainly the pains t^V V\ jmi (K The Original |\j^|iflC ASPIRIN Tablets W"^J^v i^fo^JblV are sold only in the original r/f^ x^^/Tj£awmf\*2g^^^ package,61 words
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Article923 1932-01-25 14 Individuals who Achieved The Impossible. It was just OTCT twenty-five years ago that I'.u-'l Murlear. playing for Irelartd ■rat South African team, picked up the hill nea>- his own 25 line, ;iml then preceded to srore the finest yini'le-handed try th.it the gair.ie has ever923 words
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Article490 1932-01-25 14 $161 Double Tote. TREFOLD PAYS A $30 DIVIDEND. (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Jan. 23. There was a good attendance at the Amateur Meeting held today by the Penang Pole Club in conjunction with the Penang Turf Club. The going was very hard and fast. The Resident490 words
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Article88 1932-01-25 14 Malcolm Cup at Garrison G.C. The Malcolm <'up at the Garrison Golf Clvi) was won by Squadron Leader A. W. Mylnt and Flight.-Lieut. J. D. Breakey, who defeated S. P. Holmes-Smith and F. T. K. Hobbes by one up in the final. Tomorrow (Tuesday) will be Band Night.88 words
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Article72 1932-01-25 14 Mr. R. H. St. Amory Again Wins Championship. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, Jan. 25. Mr. R. H. St. Amory, of Bangkok, won the open umateur championship of Siam, repeating his saeesss of last year. A Siamese lawyer was runner-up. Mrs. Lowden won the women's championship. A72 words
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Article154 1932-01-25 14 Crisis Over for The Time Being. Shanghai, Jan. 24. Mr. Huang Han-liangr (the former Finance Minister in the new National Government, who resigned that office some days ago, but who was reported to have been invited to resume it) had a lengthy conference with the Chinese bankers inSin Kuo Min - 154 words
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Article280 1932-01-25 14 Singapore Harbour Board Official's Departure. Mr, Donald Paterson, the assistant general manager of the Singapore Harbour Board, and Mrs. Paterson left for home on retirement by the Naldera on Saturday. Mr. Peterson's prowess as a golfer is well known, and he was entertained at a luncheon at280 words
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Article124 1932-01-25 14 Fail in Hong Kong So Go To Canton. Hong Kong, Jan. 25. A number of Nanking students arrived in Hong Kong towards the end of last week and endeavoured to interview Mr. Hu Han-min with a view to persuading him to go North. Mr. Hu Han-min, however, refusedSin Kuo Min - 124 words
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Article136 1932-01-25 14 Well-Known Shipbuilder's Death at Age of 90. Ix>ndon, Jan. 24. The death has taken place of Sir Alfred Yarrow, th« well-known shipbuilder, at the age of 90.—Reuter. Sir Alfred Yarrow began work as a shipbuilder and engineer in Poplar ir 1860 and in 1906 he removed to136 words
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Article105 1932-01-25 14 Death of Well-Known New York Banker. New York, Jan. The death has occurred of th» wellknown banker Mr. Paul Moritz Warburg—Rcuter. Mr. Warburg, who was 64 years of age, was born and educated in Gem.any. He was formerly a member of Kuha, Loeb and Co., the New105 words
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Article316 1932-01-25 14 American Doctor's Claim. New Orleans, Jan. 1. The germ that causes infantile paralysis has at last been isolated. As a result of this tremendous victory of medical science, investigators arc now in a position to pursue studies leading towards the discovery of an efficacious preventive vaccine.316 words
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Article160 1932-01-25 14 Decision to Form An Association. (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban. Jan. 25. At a meeting held here on Satir.day at Sungei L'jong Club it was decided to form a State cricket association. Mr. Ernest Jeff presided at the meeting and there were present, among others. Messrs. C. E.160 words
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Article256 1932-01-25 14 Mr. J. Especkerman and Miss I. M. Lopez. The weddinp of Mr. Joseph Especkerman, youngest son of the late Mr. H. I. Especkerman and Mrs. M. Especkerman, and Miss Inez Maria Lopez, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. Lopez of Singapore took place at St. Joseph's Church256 words
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Article104 1932-01-25 14 Hindu Festival Ends With Fireworks Display. The Hindu festival of Thaipusam came to an end last night with the final procession of the famous silver car bearing the image of the God Subramaniam and the fireworks display on Raffles Reclamation. Hundreds of people followed the silver car which was104 words
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Advertisement394 1932-01-25 14 LAST TWO WEEKS OF WHITEAWAYS STOCKTAKING SALE SPECIAL OFFERS FROM THE TOILET DEPARTMENT EVERY ITEM A GENUINE BARGAIN. 'JOO Tins only of Talcum IVwder. made fr^-— r^T-'ia l)y K' mmel Ltd., Odours Nessari, WBmffl To Clear 40 Cents Tin. I CO Boxes Face Powder, made by K. i Rimmel Ltd.,394 words
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2563 1932-01-25 15 R. M. TISDALL - R. M. TISDALL, By POINTS WHICH THE WOULD-BE "ALL ROUNDER" SHOULD NOTE. LATE PRESIDENT OF THE CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY A.C. I have very definite ideas about training for all rounders," and though in t^ie •MHttiak they agree with orthodox pracli'.e, they diffor in minor details from2,563 words
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Article112 1932-01-25 15 Reductions Claimed By Shipowners. London, Jan. 15. Reductions in the pay of British seaMen claimed by the shipowners were con»id*rtd today by the National Maritime Board in London. It i- understood that the new scales ot lay proposed by the shipowners mean reductions of 80s. a112 words
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Article103 1932-01-25 15 Novel Methods Used In India. London, Jan. 14. A novel means of combating malaria in India is mentioned in the annual report on the health of the Army. It stated that oil bombs, consisting of empty cigarette tins perforated with holes and filled with oil-rags, had been103 words
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Advertisement183 1932-01-25 15 A new conception of six-»ylinder value smoothness, flexibility, luxury, speed an d Morri economy. THE 1932 MAJOR SIX With the new 1O:S2 Morris Mit.ji t Six comes a new conception of six-cylinder value this new improved .Morris model offers much more nm\ cots much less than any other six in183 words
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Advertisement301 1932-01-25 15 I JL BORN 1 ST!LL 18HO F\ STRONG "GENTLEMEN PREFER Jofanme Walker "Red Label" is the whisky that has made the Johnnie Walker reputation. It it; the popularity of tiiis whisky which makes Johnnie Walker sales what they are— the largest in the world. Why Because of its quality— because301 words
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Article1625 1932-01-25 16 SEAT FOR THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL STILL WANTED —SIR ROBERT HUTCHISON REFUSES TO RESIGN —A LULL BEFORE FEBRUARY'S STORMS— STERLING AND THE COST OF LIVING NO CdMPLAINTS YET, BUT. —WILL "LL.G." USURP OPPOSITION LEADERSHIP?—A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY —PREPARING FOR THE NEXT (ELECTORAL) WAR. (From Our Own Correspondent)1,625 words
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Article101 1932-01-25 16 From Mosque of Al-Aksa, In Jerusalem. London, Jan. 15. It is now declared that only a part of the Koran manuscript is missing l'roin the Mosque of Al-aksa The value does not exceed £200. An earlier message from Jerusalem, dated Jan. 13. stated A manuscript copy of101 words
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Article70 1932-01-25 16 International Agreement Reached. London, Jan. 14. Complete agreement is understood to have been reached at the conference hold here to discuss the oil concession on the light bank of the Tigris in Irak. Great Britain is represented at the conference by Admiral of the Fleet Lord Wester70 words
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Article34 1932-01-25 16 The tender of Tan Kee Lian, for $14,000 ha; been accepted for the erection of one semi-detached block of two bungalows at Tanjong Rhu, Singapore. The hifri tender was $26,300 and the lowest $13,75034 words
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Article62 1932-01-25 16 Sudden Death During Kennel Club's Show. Calcutta, Jan. 16. Mr. A. E. Clarke, hon. secretary of the Calcutta Dog Show, collapsed and died this morning, while sitting in the secretary's tent, shortly after the annual show of the Calcutta Kennel Club had opened. The Show, which62 words
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Article57 1932-01-25 16 J,OOO Men Dismissed Owing To Lack of Orders. Berlin, Jan. 13. Over 4,000 men have l»een dismissed as a result of the decision of the Friedrich Alfred Steel Foundry, belonging to Krupps, at Essen, to close down their v. orks owing to lack of orders. The company57 words
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Article46 1932-01-25 16 Statement Issued by Hedjaz Legation. London, Jan. 15. There is no reason to curtail or abandon the pilgrimage to Mecca this year, according to a statement issued by the Hedjaz Legation, denying the report thai the Hedjaz sanitary officials have resigned en bloc.46 words
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Advertisement169 1932-01-25 16 FOR INFORMATION CONCERNING Rock drills. Spray-painting equipmentVacuum pumpsPneumatic tools. UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED. (Incorporated in the S.S.) SINGAPORE BRANCHES MALAYAN AGENTS FOR THE CONSOLIDATED PNEUMATIC TOOL CO. A TOOL FOR ANY CLASS OF SERVICE. TO WHICH A PNEUMATIC TOOL CAN BE TUT. 87 specie Appointment t. everybody liket to buy our169 words
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Article1314 1932-01-25 17 The Order Dissolved By The Government. )RASTJC MEASURES. tOPERTY TO RE SEIZED BY THE STATE. Madrid, Jan. 23. 'resident iMMta has signed the '!<■- t dissolving the Jesuit Older tin. -attr:—The ground for the dissolution the ..Vsiiil o.de-r is lhat its members obliged to1,314 words
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Article105 1932-01-25 17 D.E.I. 1931 Export And Import Figures. (From Our Own Correspondent. 1 Bam via, Jan. 10. The C<.»itrnl Bureau of Statistics has ju.st published the provisional figures of imports and exports during the past yiar for Java and Madura. The final fiiriMT>s will show only small differences which will105 words
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Article73 1932-01-25 17 Death in Penang at Early Age of 37. (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Jan. 25. The death took place on Saturday afternoon of Mr. G. R. Crisp, lately manager here of Messrs. Sandilands, Buttery and Co. Mr. Crisp, who was 37 years of a.ge, joined Sandilands,73 words
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Article51 1932-01-25 17 Indians Want It Removed. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 22. Under the auspices of the Selangor Jnrt'nn Association a public meeting of Indian- in the Mate of Selangor will b« lulu May in the Town Hall to request the Government to reduce the duty on51 words
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Article424 1932-01-25 17 Work of International Labour Organisation. Nineteen thirty-one has been an unhappy year enough for th? Int-.-rnationai Labour Oijranisation at Geneva as it has been for everyone. Nevertheless the t.L.O. can look back on a reconl of very fruitful anl succesrful work. Tho economic depression and424 words
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Article95 1932-01-25 17 N.S. Chinese Athletic Assn. To Be Revived. (Frcm Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Jan. 25. The Kegrl Sembilan Chinese Athletic Association, wnieh ha- as its aims the promotion of '.rood fellowship and physical training, will hs revived here on Feb. 1. The association was originally formed in 1%2,95 words
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Article82 1932-01-25 17 Tin Quota Rules Changed To Help Miners. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 23. Member? of the Selangor Miners' Association have been informed that as the result of a representation by this Association, Government has made new rules whereby a Chinese tin producer, who has completed82 words
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Article53 1932-01-25 17 To Serve on Federal Council Another Year. His Excellency the Hifrh Commissioner has appointed Raja Sir Chulan ibni alMarhum Sul'jan Abdullah, K.8.E., C.M.G., Kaja cli Hilir of Perak, to be an unofficial member of the Federal Council for a further period of one year, with effect from53 words
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Article54 1932-01-25 17 Aeroplane Drops Letters On The Padang. Ipoh, Jan. 23. An aeroplane, piloted by Mr. D. S. Ainjier, of Kusla Lumpur Flying Club, llcw ever Kraser's Hill recently, dropping letters on the padanj;. The visit was a pleasant surprise to visitors to the Hill, r.ays the Ipoh correspondent54 words
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Article61 1932-01-25 17 The following have been appointed to the committee of ladies under the Women and Girls Protection Ordinance Mrs. A B. Jordan, Miss Mary Chen, Mrs. Lee Choon Guan, Mrs. N'k Si-njr Choy, Mrs. K. I-:. Prenti-. \irs. .1. C. Tull, Mrs. H. B. Suhm.nd. lira, K. K. Holttum, Mrs. S.61 words
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Article433 1932-01-25 17 Array of Products From 2,000 Firms. London i 3 eagerly looking forwarj to the British Textiles Exhibition at the White City, which opens on Fob. 32, for it represents a new spectacular development in the British Industries Fair—the first occasion on which the live great Brithh textile433 words
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Article29 1932-01-25 17 >_____^^^— Mr. Vernon B. Jcpson, of 601, Kampong Bahru Road, Singapore, has been granted sole rights in an invention for an imj provement in the manufacture of metal travelling trunks.29 words
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Advertisement134 1932-01-25 17 j|i|| MALAYA'S /fill NEWEST JL9L M ST DELICIOUS 111 ilii rRUITrOP Ilil^ [jjjll MADE FROM THE FINEST IMPORTED typpfjii 4#iW \r H %*9 Ei Inl I/% ißHnniniiiF TT mnininiifi^ aerate water ww rks t|^«»iP/ SINGAPORE, The rapid rythm of the present day lN I demands an adequate increase y in134 words
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Article1689 1932-01-25 18 CAPT. GEORGE J. WOOD - CAPT. GEORGE J. WOOD By <THE PIONEER OF THE AFRICAN AIR ROUTES.) THE ROMANTIC AEROPOSTALE SERVICE. THERE are three main air routes to the south the first from Cairo and the Nile to Lake Victoria, and the second ironi Toulouse to Dakar, which are1,689 words
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Article183 1932-01-25 18 How the Money Will Be Spent This Year. The 1932 budget of th? Singapore Improvement Trust is published as supplement to the Government Gazette. The estimated surplus on last year's working is $200,000 and the estinjated revenue for 1932 is $1,180,700. which, with $50,000 from the Government $10183 words
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Article85 1932-01-25 18 Barber's Simple Gift to King Victor. London, Jan. 12. The fears of a death plot against Kiiv: Victor were turned to laughter when the authorities, upon gingerly opening a package from a mailbag on board the steamer Calibur, discovered, not a b(.mb, but a simple gift85 words
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Article357 1932-01-25 18 "Planting the Silver Tree** Charge. The practice known as planting tha silver tree," was mentioned before Mr. Fraser at the Kowloon Magistracy, Honir Kong, recently, when a man named Choi Kwing-kwong, described as a fortuneteller, was charged with obtaining $150 from the complainant, Chau Wah-yan, by means357 words
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Article64 1932-01-25 18 300 Cases on Board A Troopship. i London, Jan. 15. An outbreak of influenza in the trans, port Somersetshire, which has arrived at Southampton from Bombay, .gripped 300 of the 1,500 troops on board, filling" the I ship's hospital and necessitating the provision of improvised isolation quarters on64 words
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Advertisement64 1932-01-25 18 Mill SHELL MOTOR OIL p Eleven out of 12 Interim national road races fsj for stock cars during |j the past 3 years were won on SHELL Motor OIL Most of these are v races of over 300 miles won at average speeds of more than 70 m.p.h. Use Shell64 words
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Advertisement51 1932-01-25 18 HERE'S Resale Value There are hundreds of Fords on the roads here Yet hardly any are advertised for sale, And few if any are available at the various garages. This proves conclusively that the Ford has the best and easiest Resale Value. THE FORD IS YOUR BEST INVESTMENT. UNIVERSAL CARS51 words
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Article1100 1932-01-25 19 THE REV. .1. LLEWELYN THOMAS - THE REV. .1. LLEWELYN THOMAS By A TALK WITH THE ROYAL EXILE. (VICAK <»l ABERPERGWM, SOI IH WALES.) WII.HKI.M II, once German Emperor and a marked personality of Europe and tin- we i Id. now an exile in Holland, Mill indiums ihi' curiosity of the1,100 words
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Article690 1932-01-25 19 Wearing Rough Peasant Attire. Marshal Feng Yu-hsiang passed through Tientsin recently on his way to Nanking. He stayed only a few minutes in the Central Station, "and then proceeded to the West Station. The stay there was even shorter, 'and his train was soon on its690 words
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Article673 1932-01-25 19 Japanese Couple Killed By Chinese Mob. Tokio, Jan. 4. Three Japanese destroyers are under orders to leave the Sasebo naval base for Foochow, where Chinese mobs are reported to "have murdered a Japanese teacher and his wife and to have assaulted two Japanese naval officers. The673 words
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Article149 1932-01-25 19 2,290 U.S. Banks Fail in A Year. London, Jan. 7. The American Emergency Reconstruction Finance Corporation Bill is before the Senate with a report from the Banking Committee urging its passage with a minimum of delay, states a Washington message quoted by the London correspondent of the149 words
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Advertisement345 1932-01-25 19 BTjf m x <"■<■ <"«</'<«//<,/ for /■-<„,./- fjjC^ inw^^AamW*™ 1 I'M/ hc'dnrhin iiiiiim in hack yg [mT['f\%L^£~i <l!i*l"'P' >hrn&\f&JuWT I'onr Wilson! Hi U,i,l;s „!<! rvo.njh "Don't be an object of pity!" However much others may sympathise, the object of pity is always conscipus of his inferiority. Prema'uie ageing, lh:it lofs345 words
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Miscellaneous154 1932-01-25 19 Today*s Crossword Puzzle 53 p^ (him m a? 2*> 5/ rr~ £in ||g *r* fca: ;i *s *tr —^n* s p^ (CLUES.) ACROSS. g^-Sr 2K. Pointed hill 1 ki »f 0 Meadow •i. InconiUnt pefsea orre ntive t0 neither Ventilated Musica sound ;is !v 84. Sheltered M. 801 l r»«>154 words
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Article, Illustration32 1932-01-25 20 Spor t And Fun In The Snow At Hampstead. SNOW FOR THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS.-Schoolboys home for the holidays njarfag a fight on Lond *U famous playground, Hampstead H ta th. (I'lanot News)32 words
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Article, Illustration25 1932-01-25 20 WALKING KAtE FOR WOMEX.-MiM G. Scorah winning the two and a quarter miles walking handicap held in Batter^ea Park, London, on Boxing Day. (Planet News.)25 words
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Article, Illustration52 1932-01-25 20 TWO SONS KILLED IN FATHER'S CAR.-Mr. Henry Tatr was drivin K hi> t» (1 am .^d »i a nd It alone th London-St..n«« road on Dec 27 when the «r .kidded and overturned. The sons were BCI Their mother M« elected M.P. (Unionist) for West Willesden at the last election.52 words
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Advertisement17 1932-01-25 20 THETOCEAN ACaDENT^ANTTGU AR A NTEE CORPORATION. LTD. 'llacnrpontcA to Craat Mm. in) BmD QOo (or Hiliri <* SINGAPORE.17 words